NFL preseason live updates: Aaron Rodgers won’t play a snap for Steelers this preseason

Colts name Daniel Jones starting QB over Anthony Richardson: Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Tuesday that his decision to go with Daniel Jones isn’t just a Week 1 arrangement. “He’s the starting quarterback for the season,” Steichen said. “I don’t want to have a short leash on that.” So where does that leave Anthony Richardson Sr.? Well, the Colts made a huge gamble on him in the draft, and it could still pay off down the road. It’s not like Jones is a lock to keep the job all season. But the Colts’ brain trust of Steichen and GM Chris Ballard need to win now to keep their jobs, and Richardson has struggled to do that.

Trey Hendrickson, Bengals still at odds over guaranteed money: Trey Hendrickson spoke to ESPN about his contract situation during Monday night’s preseason game vs. the Commanders, and while he offered some hope about a future deal, he made it clear there’s still one major issue preventing him from agreeing to a deal. The star pass rusher said he and the Bengals are close on annual salary and length of his next contract, but the team’s unwillingness to give him guaranteed money remains the sticking point. The Bengals are reportedly willing to guarantee money for one year of Hendrickson’s next contract, but won’t extend the guarantees beyond that. Until they are willing to grant that, it sounds like Hendrickson is willing to remain on the sideline.

Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. appears to be on his way out: With Brian Robinson Jr. sidelined amid trade rumors, Washington ran roughshod over a porous Bengals defense as both teams played their starters early. The Commanders exploded for a four-play, 73-yard touchdown drive on their opening possession without throwing a pass. Running back Chris Rodriguez broke free for a 40-yard run to set up quarterback Jayden Daniels for a 14-yard touchdown scramble through and past multiple hapless Bengals defenders. Then came Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s time to shine. The seventh-round rookie out of Arizona took the starring role on Washington’s second drive with 32 rushing yards as the Commanders needed just three plays to score their second touchdown of the game. Croskey-Merritt capped the drive with a 27-yard touchdown run.